WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix which is loaded full of flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
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 granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Put every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
