WThis is an easy take on a drink from a new menu. It's a batch premix that is packed with essence of the festive period, making it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put every items in a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
