We present a simplified version of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed components in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Pour into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
