WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink from a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed full of essence of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
