We present a home-style version of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix which is loaded with essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.