We present a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
