We present a home-style interpretation of a drink from a new cocktail list. It's a batch premix which is packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
