WThis is an easy version of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is packed full of flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
