We present a simplified take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with the flavours of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every items into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
