WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is packed full of tastes of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place all the ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
