We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that's packed with essence of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
