WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from our latest menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes of a festive period, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
