WHere is an easy take on a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded full of essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
