WThis is a home-style take on a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with the tastes of a festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
