WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
