WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
