We present a home-style version of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Put the listed components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
