WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed full of essence of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
