We present a home-style version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is packed with the tastes of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the ingredients into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
