We present a home-style version of a drink from a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is packed full of tastes of a holiday season, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components in a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
