WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a party-sized premix that is loaded with the tastes of a holiday season, making it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
