WHere is an easy take on a cocktail from our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume premix which is loaded with the tastes of the festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
