We present an easy interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is loaded with the tastes of the festive period, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
