WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's bursting with the tastes of the holiday season, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
To make Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
