We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed that is loaded full of flavours of a holiday season, making it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place the listed components in a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
