WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded full of flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
