WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed full of flavours associated with festive period, making it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
