WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded with the essence of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
