WHere is a home-style version of a drink found on a new cocktail list. It's a batch premix that is loaded full of tastes associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
