WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest menu. This is a batch premix that is bursting full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
