WThis is an easy version of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's packed full of flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
