WThis is an easy version of a drink featured on a new cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's packed with the essence of a holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
