We present a simplified take on a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put the listed components in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
