WHere is a home-style version of a drink from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with essence of the holiday season, making it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
