WThis is a home-style version of a beverage featured on a new menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is packed with the flavours of the holiday season, making it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
