We present a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix which is packed with the flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every components into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
