WHere is an easy version of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix which is bursting with the essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool completely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
