We present a home-style version of a beverage featured on our latest menu. It's a batch prepared mix that's bursting with the flavours of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
