We present a simplified version of a cocktail found on our latest menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
