WThis is a simplified version of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch premix that's loaded full of tastes of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Put the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
