WThis is a home-style version of a drink from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with the tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
