WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed full of tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Pour to a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
