We present a home-style take on a cocktail found on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with the essence of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place every ingredients into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
