WHere is a home-style version of a drink found on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that's bursting full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
