WHere is an easy version of a beverage found on our latest menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with the essence associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
