WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume premix which is bursting full of essence associated with festive period, making it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
