WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with tastes of the festive period, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and leave to cool down completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
