WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with flavours associated with holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
