WHere is a simplified version of a drink featured on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume premix that is loaded with the essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put every components into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
