WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with the tastes associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
