WThis is a home-style version of a beverage found on a new menu. It's a party-sized premix that's packed full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Place the listed items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and leave to cool fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
