We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage from a new menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting full of flavours of a festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
