WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting full of flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
