WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
