We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest menu. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Put the listed items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
