WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with tastes of the festive period, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
