We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on a new menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with the essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
