We present a home-style take on a drink from our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with the essence of the festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool fully. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
