WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. This is a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
