WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed full of flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put every components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
