WThis is an easy version of a drink from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
