WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that is packed with the tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Put every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
