We present a home-style take on a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with the flavours of a holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed items inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
