WHere is an easy version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting full of tastes of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
