WHere is a simplified version of a drink from our latest menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with the essence of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool completely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
