WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on our latest drinks list. It's a batch premix which is loaded full of flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Place every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
