WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink from a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
