WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is loaded with flavours of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
