WThis is a home-style version of a drink found on a new menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
