WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink from a new menu. This is a batch prepared mix which is loaded with flavours of a festive period, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
