WThis is a simplified version of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with the essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Put all the ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
