We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with tastes of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put every ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.