We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest menu. This is a batch pre-mixed which is bursting full of tastes of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine every components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
