WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix which is packed with tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool completely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
