WThis is an easy version of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of flavours of the festive period, making it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
