WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's loaded with the tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
