WThis is a simplified take on a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that's bursting with tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
