WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail from our latest menu. This is a large-volume premix that's loaded full of essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
