We present an easy version of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a batch premix that's packed full of tastes of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put every components into a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for about a month.
To make Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
