We present an easy version of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix which is bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
