We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
