We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix which is loaded full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
