We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with the essence of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
