WHere is an easy version of a beverage from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that is loaded with the essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool completely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
To make Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
