We present a home-style take on a cocktail from a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
