WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix that is bursting full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Put the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
