We present a simplified version of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that is loaded with the essence associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
