WThis is a simplified version of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. It's a batch premix which is bursting full of flavours of a festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
