This Festive Bikini – How to Make It

WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest menu. It's a batch pre-mixed which is packed full of flavours associated with festive period, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 servings

For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Instructions

For the Citrus Syrup: Put every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.

To make Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.

For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.