We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with the tastes of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place all the components into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
