We present a home-style interpretation of a drink from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded with essence of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
