WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on our latest menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting full of tastes of a festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
