WThis is an easy take on a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
