WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that is packed with the tastes of a festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
