We present a home-style interpretation of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
