We present a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume premix that's packed full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed items in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
