We present a simplified take on a drink found on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix that is bursting with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place every items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
