WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with the essence of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
