We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine all the items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
