WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on a new cocktail list. It's a batch premix that's loaded with tastes of a festive period, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
