WThis is an easy take on a drink from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is packed full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
