WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with essence of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed components inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
