WThis is a home-style version of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes of the festive period, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Combine every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
