WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from a new menu. It's a batch premix which is loaded with flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
