We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix which is loaded full of flavours of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
