WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with tastes associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
