We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is packed with essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
