We present a home-style version of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. This is a party-sized premix that's packed full of essence of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Put every items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
