WHere is an easy version of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. It's a party-sized premix which is bursting with the essence associated with festive period, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
