We present a home-style version of a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is packed with the tastes of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components in a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
