We present a simplified take on a cocktail found on our latest menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting full of tastes of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
