We present an easy version of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded full of tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
