WHere is a home-style version of a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with the flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
