WHere is a home-style version of a drink found on a new drinks list. This is a batch premix which is packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
