WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Combine every items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
