WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink from our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place all the components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
