We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded with the tastes associated with festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Place every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
