WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix that's bursting with flavours of the festive period, making it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Put all the items in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool down fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
