WHere is an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded full of tastes of a holiday season, making it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
