We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that's packed full of tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Place every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
