We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on a new menu. It's a large-volume premix that's bursting with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
