WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. It's a party-sized premix that's packed full of essence of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
