WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded with flavours of a festive period, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
