We present a simplified version of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix which is loaded with tastes of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
