We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded full of tastes of a festive period, making it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
