WHere is an easy take on a drink from a new drinks list. This is a batch premix which is packed with tastes of a festive period, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and leave to cool fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
