WHere is a home-style version of a beverage from the seasonal menu. This is a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the flavours of the festive period, making it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
