WHere is a simplified take on a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting full of essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.