WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded with flavours of a Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
