We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail from our latest menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every components into a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
