WThis is an easy take on a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix which is bursting with tastes associated with festive period, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
