We present an easy interpretation of a beverage found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with essence associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Place every items in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
