WHere is a simplified take on a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with the flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
