WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail from a new drinks list. This is a party-sized premix that's loaded with the essence of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for up to one month.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
