We present a home-style version of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that's packed with the flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Put every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
