WHere is an easy take on a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
