We present a simplified version of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Place every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
