This Festive Bikini – How to Make It
WHere is a simplified version of a beverage found on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of flavours associated with holiday season, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Place every components into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
