WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
