We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage from a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded with the tastes of a holiday season, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Put the listed items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for about a month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
