We present a home-style version of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with essence associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the components into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and leave to cool down completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
