We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded full of essence of a festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
