We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine all the items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
