WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting with the tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
