We present a simplified take on a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that's bursting full of essence of a holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
