We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with flavours of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
