WHere is an easy take on a cocktail from a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's bursting with the essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
