WThis is an easy take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded with the flavours of a holiday season, making it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put all the items in a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool down completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
