We present an easy take on a cocktail found on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with essence of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and leave to cool fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
