This Festive Bikini – How to Make It
We present a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized premix which is bursting full of flavours of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
