WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on a new menu. This is a large-volume premix that's loaded with the flavours of a festive period, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
