WThis is a simplified version of a drink from our latest menu. It's a party-sized premix that's packed with flavours of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Mix every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
