We present an easy take on a drink from the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
