WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed full of flavours associated with festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and leave to cool fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
