WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with the essence associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
