WHere is an easy take on a beverage from a new menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
