We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed items inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
