WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch premix which is bursting with the tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
