WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest menu. This is a batch prepared mix that's packed with the tastes of the festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place all the items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
