WThis is an easy take on a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
