We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
