We present a home-style version of a drink found on our latest menu. It's a batch premix that's bursting full of tastes of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place the listed items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
