We present a home-style take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized premix that is bursting with tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool down completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
