This Festive Drink – How to Make It
WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is loaded full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the components into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
