WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix that's loaded with the essence of the festive period, making it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
