We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's packed with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
