WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's packed full of flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
