WThis is an easy take on a drink from a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is packed full of flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
For the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
