WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with essence of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
