The Holiday Bikini – A Recipe
WHere is a simplified take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's loaded with essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
