WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
