WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a batch premix that's bursting full of flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
