WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on a new menu. This is a batch premix that's packed with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
