WHere is a home-style version of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes of a festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
