We present a home-style take on a beverage from our latest menu. This is a batch prepared mix which is bursting with the essence of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine every components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
