WThis is a home-style version of a drink found on a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that's packed full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
