WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting full of flavours of the festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Place all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
