We present a simplified take on a drink found on a new menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting full of essence associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
