WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's loaded with the tastes of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place the listed components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
