WThis is a home-style version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting full of tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Put every ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
