We present a simplified version of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that is bursting with flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool down fully. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
