This Festive Bikini – The Method
WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail from our latest menu. It's a large-volume premix that's loaded full of flavours of a festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
