WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
