We present an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with the flavours of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
