WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix which is loaded full of flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
