WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
