WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
