WHere is an easy take on a drink from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with the flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
