WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is bursting with the flavours of a holiday season, making it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Place all the ingredients inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.