WHere is an easy take on a drink found on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the essence of a festive period, making it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
