We present a home-style version of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the tastes of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Place every items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
