We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with the essence of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Put every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
