WThis is an easy version of a beverage from our latest menu. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
