WThis is an easy take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of tastes of the festive period, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place all the items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool down completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
