WThis is a simplified take on a beverage found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's packed full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place all the items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
