WThis is an easy version of a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes of a Christmas time, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed components in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
