WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with tastes of the festive period, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients inside a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
