WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Place all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
