WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is packed with flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Put every components into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
