We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with the tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
