WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded with essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components into a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
