We present a home-style version of a drink from our latest menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with essence associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and leave to cool down fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
