We present a home-style take on a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
