We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume premix that's loaded with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
