WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with essence of a festive period, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
