WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is packed with the tastes associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
