We present a home-style take on a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is packed with tastes of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Place every items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
