We present a home-style version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized premix that is packed with tastes of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
