We present a home-style version of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume premix which is loaded full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed components in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
