WThis is a home-style version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting full of essence associated with festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Put the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
