We present a simplified take on a drink from a new menu. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
