We present an easy take on a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with tastes of the Christmas time, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
