We present a simplified take on a beverage from the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's packed full of flavours of the festive period, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
