We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix that's packed full of essence of the holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
