WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
