We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting with tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Place every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
