WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with tastes of the Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
