WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail found on our latest menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with tastes associated with festive period, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
