WThis is a simplified version of a beverage from our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's packed full of essence associated with holiday season, making it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
