We present a home-style version of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's bursting with tastes of the Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
