WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded full of flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
