WHere is an easy take on a drink from a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is bursting full of flavours of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
