WHere is a simplified version of a beverage from our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
