WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from a new drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with the essence of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
