WHere is a home-style version of a beverage found on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with essence associated with holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
