We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest menu. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded full of flavours of the festive period, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
