We present a home-style version of a drink found on a new cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
