WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage from our latest menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting full of flavours of the Christmas time, making it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Put all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
