WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on our latest menu. It's a batch pre-mixed which is loaded full of essence of the festive period, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
