We present a simplified take on a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that's packed with the essence associated with festive period, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
