We present a home-style take on a cocktail from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed components into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
