WThis is an easy version of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the flavours of the festive period, making it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
