We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
