WThis is a simplified version of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with the essence associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
