WHere is a simplified take on a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is packed with the essence of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
