WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Put all the ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
