WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail found on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with tastes of the festive period, making it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Combine every components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
