We present an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's loaded with the essence of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place every items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
