We present a home-style take on a cocktail found on a new drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix that is bursting full of tastes of the festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
