WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with the essence of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
