WHere is a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is packed with tastes of a festive period, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
