We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail from a new drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
