We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is bursting full of flavours of the festive period, making it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
