WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed full of tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put the listed items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
