WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded full of tastes of the festive period, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
