We present an easy take on a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. It's a batch premix that's bursting full of flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place all the ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
