We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's packed full of tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
