We present an easy version of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes of the festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
