We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded full of tastes of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
