WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed with the flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Put all the items into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
