WThis is a simplified take on a drink from a new drinks list. It's a batch premix which is loaded full of flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Combine the listed items into a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
