WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that's loaded full of flavours associated with festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquids in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
