We present a simplified take on a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is packed with the essence of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Put the listed components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
