We present a simplified version of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that is loaded with the flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
To make Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
