WHere is an easy take on a drink featured on a new menu. This is a party-sized premix that is loaded full of flavours associated with festive period, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Place every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
