We present an easy take on a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed full of flavours of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Place every items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
