WHere is a home-style version of a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded full of essence of the festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
