WHere is an easy version of a drink found on our latest menu. This is a party-sized premix that is loaded full of flavours of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.