We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded full of flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
