WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded with tastes of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
