WThis is a home-style version of a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes of the Christmas time, making it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
