We present a home-style version of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix which is packed full of tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
