WHere is an easy take on a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch premix which is bursting with flavours of a holiday season, making it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
