We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded full of flavours associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
