WHere is an easy take on a drink found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with the tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
