We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
