WThis is a home-style take on a drink found on a new cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that is loaded with the flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
