We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of tastes of the Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place all the items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
