WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix that is packed with tastes associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
