WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every items into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
