We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized premix which is packed with tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
