WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded full of essence of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
