We present a simplified take on a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch premix which is bursting full of tastes associated with festive period, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
