We present a home-style take on a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with the tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
