WThis is a home-style version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a batch premix that's bursting with essence of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
