WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Pour into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
