WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
