WThis is a home-style version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items into a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
