WThis is an easy take on a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with essence of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
