WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's loaded full of tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place the listed components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into a clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
