We present a home-style version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed full of flavours of a holiday season, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Place all the components in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool completely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
