We present an easy interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized premix that is loaded with tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
