We present a home-style version of a beverage from a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with tastes of the festive period, making it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
