WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail found on our latest menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with the flavours of a festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Combine the listed components in a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
