WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded full of flavours of a festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Combine the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
