We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with tastes associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and leave to cool completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
