We present a simplified interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
