WThis is a simplified version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is loaded full of flavours of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put all the ingredients into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
