We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with the flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
