WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with the flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
