WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. It's a party-sized premix that's packed full of tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for about a month.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
