We present an easy version of a drink featured on a new menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours associated with festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
