We present a simplified interpretation of a drink found on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with the flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Place all the components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
