WThis is a home-style version of a drink found on a new cocktail list. This is a batch premix that is packed with the tastes of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
