We present a home-style version of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is loaded full of tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
