We present a home-style version of a cocktail from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is loaded full of tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
