WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized premix that is bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
