WHere is a simplified version of a drink found on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
