WHere is an easy version of a drink from our latest menu. It's a party-sized premix which is loaded full of essence of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every items in a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
