WThis is a simplified version of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with the flavours of a festive period, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.