WHere is a simplified version of a drink featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed with essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
