We present a home-style version of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Put all the items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
