We present a home-style version of a beverage featured on a new menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed full of essence associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
