We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with the tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place the listed items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
