WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. This is a party-sized premix that's bursting with the essence of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put every items in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
