WHere is a home-style version of a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting full of tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
