WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix which is packed full of essence of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
