WThis is a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized premix that's packed full of flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
