WHere is a home-style take on a beverage found on the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting full of tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
