WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink from a new menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for about a month.
To make Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
