WThis is a home-style version of a drink found on our latest menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded full of tastes of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
