We present a simplified take on a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix which is bursting full of tastes associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
