We present a home-style take on a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume premix that is packed full of tastes of the festive period, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
