This Festive Bikini – A Recipe

We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.

Bikini Recipe

Serves 10 people

For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)

300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Method

To prepare the Cordial: Place every items inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.

To make Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.

For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.