WHere is a simplified take on a drink from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded full of tastes of a festive period, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Put all the components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
