We present a simplified version of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is packed with tastes associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Put all the items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
