WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
