WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest menu. It's a batch prepared mix that is loaded with tastes of the festive period, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
