WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting full of flavours of the festive period, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every items inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
