WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that's loaded with essence associated with festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
