WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that is packed with tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
