WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine all the items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
