WThis is a home-style take on a beverage from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed with the tastes of the Christmas time, making it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Place all the components into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
