We present an easy interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every components into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
