We present a home-style take on a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix which is loaded with the flavours associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
