We present a simplified version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that is bursting full of flavours of a holiday season, making it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
