WHere is a home-style take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
