WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is packed with the tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine every components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
