WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on a new cocktail list. It's a batch premix which is packed with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put all the ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour every liquids in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
