We present a home-style interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
