This Festive Bikini – How to Make It
WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with essence of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
