We present an easy interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that's packed with flavours of the festive period, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components into a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
