WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is loaded with essence of a holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
