The Holiday Bikini – How to Make It
WThis is a simplified version of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. It's a batch premix which is loaded with essence of the festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
