We present a home-style version of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch premix that's loaded with the tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place every items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
