WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is bursting with tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool fully. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
