WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with tastes of the holiday season, making it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
