WThis is a home-style take on a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch premix that is bursting with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
