WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with the essence of a festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
