We present an easy interpretation of a drink from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with essence associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine every components inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
