WThis is a home-style take on a beverage found on a new menu. This is a batch premix which is loaded with tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed components into a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
