We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with the flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
