WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the items into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
