WThis is an easy version of a beverage from our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and let it to cool fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
