WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with the flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
