We present an easy version of a drink found on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting full of essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and leave to cool completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
