WHere is an easy version of a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes of the festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put every components into a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
