We present an easy version of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch premix that's packed full of essence associated with holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed items into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
