WThis is a home-style take on a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch premix that is bursting full of essence of the festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed items into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool down fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
