We present a home-style version of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
