We present a home-style take on a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with the tastes of the holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
