We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's loaded with essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
