WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume premix which is packed with the flavours of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place the listed components in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
