WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume premix that is bursting with the essence of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed items into a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
