WHere is a simplified take on a beverage found on our latest menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is packed full of tastes of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
