We present an easy take on a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded with essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.