WThis is an easy version of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of essence of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
