We present a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
