This Festive Bikini – A Recipe
WThis is an easy version of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix that is loaded with the essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
