WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every components in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
