WThis is a home-style version of a drink from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with the essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the items into a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
To make Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
