WHere is a simplified take on a beverage found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with the tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
