We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is packed full of essence of a festive period, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
