WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that is bursting with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Place the listed components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
