We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is packed with essence of the festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Place all the items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
