WThis is a home-style version of a beverage found on a new menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
