WHere is a simplified version of a beverage found on our latest menu. It's a party-sized premix that is packed with tastes of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
