WThis is a home-style take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with tastes associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
