We present an easy interpretation of a drink from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Place every components in a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
