WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of tastes of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Premix: Pour every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
