We present an easy version of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's bursting with the tastes of the Christmas time, making it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 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
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
