We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with the flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
