WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with flavours of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put all the items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
