WThis is a simplified take on a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
