WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is bursting full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.