WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. This is a batch premix that's packed with essence of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
