WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting full of tastes of a Christmas time, making it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
