We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours of a holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
