WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with the flavours of the Christmas time, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
