We present an easy version of a drink from the seasonal menu. It's a batch prepared mix that's packed full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
