WThis is an easy version of a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with the tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
