We present a home-style take on a drink found on a new drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that is packed with the flavours associated with festive period, making it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Place every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
