WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with the essence of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
To make Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
