WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove allowing it to cool completely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
