We present a home-style version of a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a party-sized premix that is bursting with the tastes of the Christmas time, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
