WThis is a simplified take on a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's packed with the flavours associated with festive period, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
