We present a simplified take on a drink found on our latest menu. It's a batch premix that is packed with flavours of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Premix: Pour every liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
