We present an easy version of a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is bursting with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed components into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
