WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. It's a batch prepared mix which is loaded full of essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place all the items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
