WHere is a home-style version of a drink found on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of essence of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
