We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's bursting full of flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
