WThis is an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with the tastes of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
