WHere is a simplified take on a beverage featured on a new menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the tastes of a festive period, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
