WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with the tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the components inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
