WHere is a home-style version of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded full of essence of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
