We present a home-style take on a cocktail featured on a new menu. It's a batch prepared mix that is loaded with flavours of a festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
