We present an easy take on a cocktail from the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is loaded with the tastes of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the items into a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
