WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is packed with the tastes of the festive period, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
