We present a simplified version of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
