WHere is an easy version of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that is packed with the flavours associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
