WThis is an easy take on a cocktail found on a new menu. It's a large-volume premix that is bursting with tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
