We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on a new menu. It's a party-sized premix that's loaded with the tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
