WThis is a simplified take on a drink from our latest menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with the tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the items inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
