We present an easy take on a beverage from our latest menu. Designed as a batch premix that is loaded with flavours associated with holiday season, making it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool down fully. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
