We present a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with the essence of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
