WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that's loaded with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
