WHere is an easy take on a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Put the listed components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
