WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with tastes of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
