WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume premix which is packed with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Combine all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool down completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
