WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch premix that is loaded full of flavours of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
