We present an easy take on a beverage featured on a new drinks list. It's a batch premix that is packed full of tastes associated with festive period, making it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool down fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
