We present a home-style version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded with the essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
