We present a simplified take on a drink from a new menu. This is a large-volume premix that's bursting full of flavours of the holiday season, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Premix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
