We present an easy take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting full of essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
