WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that is packed with the tastes associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place every items inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
