We present a simplified take on a drink found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with essence associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
