WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
