We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with the flavours of a festive period, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
