WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is bursting full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
