WHere is a simplified version of a drink featured on a new menu. This is a party-sized premix that is loaded with flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
