We present an easy version of a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch premix that's packed full of tastes of a festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
