WHere is a simplified take on a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with the tastes of a festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
