We present an easy take on a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with essence of the holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 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 (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
