We present a simplified version of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is packed with the essence of a Christmas time, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
