We present an easy take on a drink from our latest cocktail list. It's a batch premix that's bursting with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Combine every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
