WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized premix that's loaded with the essence of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the items in a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
