We present a simplified version of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that's bursting full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
