WThis is a home-style take on a drink from a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
