WThis is an easy take on a drink from a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with the flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put every items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
