We present a home-style version of a drink featured on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Put the listed items in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.