WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that's bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
