WHere is a home-style take on a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. This is a batch premix that is loaded with the essence of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
