We present a home-style version of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry 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 Syrup: Place every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
