WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with tastes of a festive period, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix every liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
