We present a home-style version of a beverage found on a new menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is bursting full of tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
