We present an easy take on a beverage from a new menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with the tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
