We present a simplified version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is loaded with the essence of a festive period, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
