WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with the essence of the holiday season, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
