We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage from our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed full of tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
