WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of essence associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
