WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix which is loaded with essence of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Place all the components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
