We present a home-style version of a beverage found on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
