WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from our latest menu. This is a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
