WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
