We present a home-style take on a drink featured on our latest menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of essence of the festive period, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
