WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed full of flavours of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
