WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting full of flavours of a festive period, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.