We present a simplified version of a cocktail from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with the flavours associated with festive period, making it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (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
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
To make Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
