We present a simplified version of a drink from our latest cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with the essence associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items in a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
