We present a home-style take on a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with the essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the items in a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.