We present an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting with tastes of the festive period, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Place all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
