We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that's loaded full of tastes associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
