We present an easy interpretation of a beverage from a new cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
