We present a simplified version of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with tastes associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
