We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with essence associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
