WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail found on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
