WHere is a simplified take on a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with the essence of the Christmas time, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
