WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix which is loaded with the flavours of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
