We present a simplified interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. It's a party-sized premix that's loaded with the flavours of a festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
