We present a simplified take on a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with tastes associated with festive period, making it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
