WThis is a home-style version of a beverage found on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with the tastes of a festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
For the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
