WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from our latest menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
