WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with the tastes of the festive period, making it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
