We present a home-style version of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's packed full of flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Place all the items into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
