WThis is a simplified take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's packed full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
