WThis is a simplified version of a drink found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is packed with the flavours of a festive period, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
