WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with essence associated with festive period, making it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
