We present an easy take on a beverage found on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
