WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from our latest menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed with the tastes of the holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Put all the items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
