WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized premix that's bursting full of flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool down fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
