WThis is a simplified take on a beverage found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with tastes associated with festive period, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
