We present a simplified take on a cocktail from a new cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's packed full of flavours of the festive period, making it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
