WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with essence associated with holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Place the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
