WThis is a home-style version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting full of flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
