WHere is a simplified take on a drink featured on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with the essence of the festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Put all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
