WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
