WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized premix which is bursting full of tastes of a festive period, making it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Put every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
