WHere is a simplified take on a drink from our latest menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
