WThis is a home-style take on a beverage from a new drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's packed full of essence of a Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
