WHere is an easy version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
