This Festive Bikini – The Method
WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is packed full of flavours of a Christmas time, making it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
