WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch premix that is loaded full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
