We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with tastes of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
