WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is packed with the flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool completely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
