WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting full of essence of the festive period, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
