We present a simplified take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded with flavours of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
