We present a simplified version of a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting full of flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
