We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool fully. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
