WThis is an easy take on a drink from the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch premix that's bursting with the flavours of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
