We present a simplified take on a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix which is bursting with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
