We present an easy take on a drink featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded full of flavours of the Christmas time, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquids in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
