We present an easy take on a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's packed with flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
