We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that is packed with the essence associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
