WThis is an easy take on a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch premix that is bursting with the tastes of the Christmas time, making it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
