WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that's packed with the tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
