We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that's bursting with tastes of a festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
