We present a home-style take on a cocktail from a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix which is bursting with tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Put every components in a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
