WHere is an easy take on a cocktail from our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's packed full of essence of a holiday season, making it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
