WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from our latest menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with tastes of the festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
