We present an easy take on a beverage found on the seasonal menu. It's a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with essence associated with holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put all the items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
