WThis is an easy take on a drink from our latest menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded with essence of a festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Place all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
