We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded with flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
