WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch premix which is bursting with the flavours of the Christmas time, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
