WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch premix which is packed with essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
