We present a home-style version of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that's packed with the tastes of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
