WThis is a home-style take on a drink found on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting with the tastes of a festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
