WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with tastes of the festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
