WHere is a simplified take on a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed items in a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
