WThis is a simplified version of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with the tastes of a festive period, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
