WThis is an easy version of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix that's packed full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
