WHere is an easy version of a beverage featured on a new menu. This is a batch pre-mixed which is loaded full of essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
