We present a home-style version of a drink found on a new menu. This is a batch premix that is bursting full of essence of the festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
